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Cisneros Media ropes in Wilma Maciel as VP, content management & acquisitions
MUMBAI: Cisneros Media, the corporate division encompassing the Cisneros’ media and entertainment businesses around the world, has appointed Wilma Maciel as vice president, content management & acquisitions for Cisneros Media Distribution (CMD), effective immediately.
Based out of the Cisneros corporate headquarters in Miami, Florida, Maciel will report directly to Cisneros Media EVP of content distribution Marcello Coltro.
“We are fortunate to be able to count on Wilma’s extensive expertise in the media industry as her role will be instrumental for the continuing implementation of our plan to consolidate the operations of the Pay TV and content sales areas of Cisneros Media Distribution. Wilma will work side by side with the executives of Pay TV and content sales in order to fulfill the growing demand of CMD’s international clientele, our broadcast and Pay TV channels, as well as the increasing number of digital platforms around the world,” said Coltro.
In this recently created position, Maciel will assist Coltro in the design and development of a comprehensive content portfolio strategy for Cisneros Media Distribution to maximize international exploitation and to streamline efficiency and revenue potential; including but not limited to identifying and developing new strategic relationships with key producers and broadcasters; evaluating partnership, licensing and alliance opportunities; revising the current Pay TV channel offering, programming and scheduling strategies, and acquiring content targeting their audiences; assessing new business models for adding external content to CMD’s catalogue; and establishing standard templates for commercial relationships with third-party producers.
With a career spanning almost 25 years in the television industry, Maciel held key positions in several major media companies, bringing to CMD with her a vast experience in international markets, particularly Ibero-America.
In recent years, she was Sony Entertainment Television Latin America vice president of programming, acquisitions, on-air planning and original productions; Warner Channel senior executive programming and acquisition director; in addition to her work with entertainment companies like ESPN and AMC.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
